Holding steady.
Popularity of Latonja since 1961
Babies named Latonja per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 235 |
| 1970s | 343 |
| 1980s | 81 |
| 1990s | 25 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Latonja is a distinctive name that emerged in the early 1960s, first recorded in 1961 during a period of creative naming practices in African American communities. It reached its peak popularity in 1973, reflecting the trend of prefix names like LaToya and LaShonda. Despite its peak rank not being among the top 1000, it was used consistently enough to register a measurable peak year. Since then, its usage has stabilized at very low levels, making it a rare choice today. The name's construction mirrors other La- prefixed coinages of the era, blending a melodic sound with personal significance.
Latonja is a modern coinage, likely combining the fashionable prefix 'La-' with the name Tanya or Tonya. This pattern was common in African American naming during the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1960s and 1970s. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1961 and saw peak usage in 1973.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Toni, LaLa, Taja
Sibling names for Latonja
Names that share Latonja's style, for a brother or sister.
